A survey of 1,000 supply chain leaders shows rising frozen food demand and tariff pressure driving major changes in cold chain logistics.
The cold storage market is looking to shake off excess capacity and declining food inventory trends.
Cold storage facility operator Lineage sees 2026 as a transition year now that new builds are slowing and inventory drawdowns have passed.
DHL has decided to keep vaccines and other medical shipments within its air network instead of booking loads with commercial airlines to maintain cold chain integrity.
Warehouse automation is entering a new phase, one driven less by fixed infrastructure and more by autonomous systems that can perceive, adapt and operate continuously inside live facilities. The next wave of FreightTech isn’t just optimizing transportation lanes or digitizing workflows in the cloud. It’s moving into the four walls of the warehouse, where physical […]
DHL Supply Chain is continuing its commitment to the life sciences and healthcare logistics market with the completion of a strategic new distribution hub in Annville, Pennsylvania. A facility designed to meet the complex demands of an evolving healthcare supply chain. Set to open later this year, this one-million-square-foot Center of Excellence isn’t just another […]
The $4.8 billion acquisition of Amicus Therapeutics by BioMarin is, on its surface, a familiar healthcare story: portfolio expansion, accelerated revenue growth, and a stronger foothold in the rare disease market. But beneath the financial headlines sits a less visible and increasingly critical reality. For supply chain and cold chain professionals, deals like this are […]
By the time Christmas dinner hits the table, the hardest logistics decisions behind the holiday ham have already been made, often months earlier. For the supply chain, Christmas ham is not a December problem. It’s a forecasting, cold-storage, and execution challenge that begins well before winter weather enters the picture. Ham’s role as a Christmas […]
In a deal signaling growing investor confidence in the cold-chain logistics sector, Slate Asset Management and Hamilton Lane have acquired a majority equity stake in Cold-Link Logistics, positioning the company for its next chapter of expansion across North America’s rapidly evolving food supply infrastructure. Cold-Link Logistics, founded in 2016 by brothers Michael and Nick Mandich, […]
Temperature-controlled REIT Americold announced the appointment of two board members as part of a cooperation agreement with activist investor Ancora.
DHL Global Forwarding is expanding its cold storage capabilities near Los Angeles International Airport, committing $1.5 million to bolster capacity for temperature-sensitive freight as demand from pharmaceutical, life sciences and healthcare shippers continues to accelerate. The upgraded facility strengthens Los Angeles’ role as a critical gateway for high-value, time- and temperature-sensitive cargo moving between Asia […]
Ember LifeSciences is moving quickly to turn fresh capital into cold-chain scale. The healthcare logistics technology company has raised $16.5 million in a Series A round to expand deployment of its connected pharmaceutical shipping containers, betting that tighter temperature control and real-time visibility can eliminate one of the industry’s most persistent and costly problems. Temperature […]
What once felt like a seasonal novelty, insulated boxes of pears, steaks, or chocolates arriving just in time for the holidays, has quietly transformed into one of the most complex and consequential segments of modern e-commerce. The temperature-controlled shipping model popularized decades ago by brands like Harry & David and Omaha Steaks is no longer […]
Veritiv, a major player in specialty packaging distribution and supply chain solutions, has unveiled a groundbreaking addition to its cold chain logistics offerings: TempSafe PalletShield, the industry’s first pre-qualified pallet shipper constructed from curbside-recyclable components. This new product marks a significant advance in sustainable packaging for biopharmaceutical and temperature-sensitive shipments, reflecting growing industry demand for […]
Temperature-controlled REIT Lineage projects the rollout of LinOS across approximately half of its warehouses will deliver $110 million in incremental EBITDA.
Prasco’s new strategic collaboration with Frontier Scientific Solutions marks another example of how pharmaceutical companies are moving beyond traditional 3PL partnerships and opting instead to co-build logistics capabilities tailored specifically for high-risk, high-value products. The announcement highlights a larger trend in the life-sciences supply chain: as products become more temperature-sensitive and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, manufacturers […]
Bluejay Capital Partners has completed a recapitalization of Quality Life Science Logistics & Transportation (QLS), a premier provider of specialized cold chain logistics for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. While financial terms were not disclosed, the partnership signals a strategic move to expand QLS’s market reach and strengthen its industry-leading position. Headquartered in Coopersville, […]
Emergent Cold LatAm has officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art cold storage facility in the Guadalajara region, marking the company’s latest expansion and entry into a strategic new region of Mexico. The new warehouse offers capacity for 12,000 pallet positions, enabling the storage of up to 12,000 tons of food under temperature-controlled conditions. Designed for growth, the […]
Before most of us even finish arguing over leftovers, Butterball is already gearing up for next year’s Thanksgiving. “Preparation for the next Thanksgiving season starts shortly after the current one concludes,” says Dan Bohlman, Director of Logistics at Butterball. While the rest of us are settling into winter, his team is mapping out cold storage […]
Texas has made some strong developments in the cold chain supply chanel. Mexico continues to be the top trading partner with the U.S. with $226.4 billion worth of trade so far for the year, narrowly surpassing Canda. Across the state, cold-storage developers, produce importers, 3PLs, and tech-forward warehouse operators are pouring money into temperature-controlled infrastructure, […]
TITAN Containers is making a bold play to redefine what sustainable cold storage looks like with the launch of ArcticStore Horizon, a portable cold room engineered to slash energy use and global warming potential at a scale the industry hasn’t seen before. Horizon delivers an average 55% reduction in energy consumption and uses a near-zero-GWP […]
Lineage is pushing ahead with expansions in Texas, Indiana and Louisiana amid tariff-driven volatility in the market.
Lineage recently made a significant investment in Indiana, unveiling the latest expansion of its cold-storage campus in Hobart. The company’s decision to add roughly 188,000 square feet of space, bringing in 58,000 additional pallet positions equipped with next-generation automation, makes it the company’s largest facility in North America. This expansion marks the third time the […]
Sonoco Products Company has finalized the sale of its ThermoSafe business unit to Arsenal Capital Partners for up to $725 million, with $650 million paid at closing and the potential for an additional $75 million contingent on 2025 performance metrics. This marks a significant milestone in Sonoco’s ongoing portfolio transformation. By offloading ThermoSafe, the company […]
Cencora is betting on the future of pharmaceutical logistics, announcing a $1 billion investment through 2030 to expand and modernize its U.S. distribution infrastructure. This move is not just network growth, but a shift aimed at supporting the rising demand of prescription medications and strengthening the reliability of the supply chain that delivers them. The […]
Cold storage warehouse operator Lineage modestly cut its full-year 2025 outlook on Wednesday as high food prices weigh on customer inventories.
UPS has completed the acquisition of Andlauer Healthcare Group in Canada.
Cardinal Health is charting the next chapter in pharmaceutical logistics with a major investment in modernizing and expanding its distribution network. Designed to improve efficiency, enhance customer responsiveness, and create safer, more supportive workplaces, these upgrades signal a new era in how pharmaceuticals and wellness products move through the supply chain. At the center of […]
When it comes to warehouses and cold storage facilities, the picture of them peppering the highway about 40 miles outside of a major metropolitan area comes to mind. That picture could change as cold storage providers get creative with solutions. Most recently, M&M Quality Solutions has opened a cold storage facility underground. This new facility […]
The division of Felix Storch, Inc., behind the trusted AccuCold name, has introduced a significant enhancement to its Performance Series. The company launched its new dual-compressor combination refrigerator-freezers, aimed squarely at life science, healthcare and pharmaceutical facilities searching for streamlined, all-in-one cold storage. These latest units are available in two widths: 24 inches and 28 […]
Airports have long been seen as gateways connecting people and products across continents. Today, their role is evolving, as they become central hubs in the global cold chain, supporting the rapid and secure movement of temperature-sensitive goods ranging from vaccines and biologics to fresh produce and specialty foods. This transformation reflects decades of change in […]
When SciSafe announced the expansion of its biorepository network with a new facility in East Brunswick, it marked more than another win for the state’s thriving life sciences sector; it spotlighted New Jersey’s growing role as a cold storage powerhouse. The facility, which adds five million cubic feet of capacity and hundreds of new cryogenic […]
Canadian National Railway (CN) and Congebec have announced a new partnership to expand cold chain logistics across North America, unveiling plans to build a state-of-the-art temperature-controlled facility within CN’s Calgary Logistics Park. The project aims to bridge a long-standing gap between rail and cold storage, creating a more efficient and sustainable network for temperature-sensitive goods. […]
United States Cold Storage has introduced automated appointment scheduling through the use of FourKites’ AI agent, “Alan”. US Cold Storage, which operates 38 facilities nationwide, has long struggled with the complexities of coordinating inbound deliveries and outbound dispatch in a highly regulated, sensitive environment. The company identified appointment scheduling as one of the biggest efficiency […]
As the cold chain becomes a critical link in the life sciences supply chain, Peli BioThermal is expanding its reach. The company announced the acquisition of Evo Cold Chain from BioLife Solutions, a move designed to strengthen its position in cryogenic transport and support the fast-growing cell and gene therapy (CGT) logistics market. The acquisition […]
Environmental accountability is no longer optional; pharmaceutical manufacturers are under mounting pressure to demonstrate that their logistics can be both safe and sustainable. CSafe believes its newly launched Silverskin RE reusable thermal cover bridges that divide, providing robust product protection while slashing waste and carbon footprint. Its reusable thermal cover is built to endure repeated […]
In East Brunswick, New Jersey, SciSafe has quietly turned a corner. What began as a modest operation with “two freezers and a dream,” in the words of founder and CEO Garrie Richardson, has evolved into a new flagship biorepository facility poised to reshape cold-chain logistics in the biopharma industry. Rather than simply growing in size, […]
Every year, billions of dollars in pharmaceutical products are lost because of cold chain failures. The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 25% of vaccines are degraded by the time they reach their destination due to temperature excursions. As biologics, cell and gene therapies, and other temperature-sensitive products become more common, the need for greater […]
RK Logistics Group has doubled its warehousing capacity in Phoenix, Arizona, signaling strong confidence in the city’s growing role as a hub for manufacturing, energy and logistics. The company recently opened an 80,000-square-foot, temperature-controlled warehouse in Tempe, bringing its total footprint in greater Phoenix to nearly 158,000 square feet. The new facility, located at 7979 […]
Every year in the United States, more than 130 billion pounds of food are wasted, much of it spoiled before it ever reaches consumers. A major culprit is the lack of visibility in the cold chain, where perishable goods are often left vulnerable during storage and transport. The vulnerability could be solved through the use […]
Pharmaceutical shipments must travel vast distances under increasingly demanding conditions. Tag-N-Trac, an AI-driven IoT logistics specialist, has partnered with Cold Chain Technologies to introduce a breakthrough tracking solution that promises not only reliability but also efficiency, translating into millions of dollars in annual cost savings. The partnership addresses a critical vulnerability in pharma supply chains: […]
Carrier Transicold is once again shaking up the cold chain industry with its newly unveiled Reefer Enhancement and Next-Life (REN) Program, targeting a key segment of refrigeration units that are entering middle age. Designed for PrimeLINE reefers between six and ten years old, the REN initiative enables those aging units to be upgraded, allowing them […]
North Africa and the Middle East are in the middle of a cold chain explosion. The market is expected to reach $41.1 billion by the end of 2030 with a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%, according to BCC Research. DP World has unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art cold storage facility in Egypt, specifically, the […]
Building Resilience and Innovation: California’s Pharmaceutical Renaissance California is quietly staging a pharmaceutical renaissance, not of arts or culture this time, but of science, supply chains, and life-changing therapies. As the backbone of biopharma innovation in the U.S., the Golden State is becoming a place of industry transformation, embodied most recently by investments from Amgen […]
In Savannah, Georgia, a new benchmark has quietly risen in America’s cold-storage landscape. Medlog, the inland logistics arm of the MSC Group, has opened what it calls its “crown jewel”, a 300,000-square-foot cold storage facility created to serve protein suppliers across the U.S. This plant is not just big; in several respects, it represents a […]
Phononic, a leader in solid-state cooling technologies, has taken a step toward transforming cold chain logistics by signing an exclusive licensing agreement with Peltier Technology, Inc. The deal transfers the commercial management of Phononic’s Active Cooling Solutions (ACS) platform to Peltier, a start-up led by Hanson Li that is aiming to overhaul temperature-sensitive logistics from […]
Discover how Tobin Scientific’s cold chain logistics expansion fuels growth in life sciences logistics.
Air cargo cold chain enhances logistics, ensuring speedy and precise temperature-controlled deliveries.
CoolSys credit commitment secures a $39.5M boost, enhancing HVAC and refrigeration services nationwide.
Explore FreightTech innovations in Belgium, including warehouse automation, GoBolt’s Shopify partnership, and Ensilitech’s funding success.
DHL strengthens Asia Pacific cold chain logistics with new KLIA facility, boosting pharmaceutical transport capabilities.
Cold Chain Logistics expands in APAC, boosting temperature-controlled logistics across the Asia Pacific region.
Nagle Companies’ acquisition of Kandel Transport boosts cold chain logistics, enhancing cross-border operations and expanding market reach.
Discover Polar King’s PKM620, the largest mobile cold storage trailer, offering unmatched capacity and energy efficiency.
Cold storage provider Lineage announced Thursday that its facility at the Port of New Orleans now offers bonded warehouse space in addition to USDA inspections.
California cold storage growth reshapes logistics, highlighting demand for modern facilities.
This partnership offers a preview of the future: smarter containers that integrate renewable energy, digital visibility, and lightweight design into one solution.
Explore FreightTech advancements in ocean freight visibility, AI in energy management, and responsible AI governance.
Amazon is scaling up same-day delivery for fresh groceries, giving it the ability to capture more of the online grocery market.
DoKaSch’s Opticooler containers are known for their high-performance temperature control
Temperature-controlled warehouse operator Americold announced it has opened a $100-million-plus import-export hub in Kansas City, Missouri.
Combating fraud and making cold chain more accessible make up the tech roundup of the week.
Reducing waste and improving visibility is paramount in produce cold chain shipping.
Cold storage warehouse operator Lineage Inc. lowered its 2025 outlook on Wednesday as high food costs are constraining customer inventories.
Inside this edition: NASA explores cryogenic fuel storage, a new gel for cold chain shipping and protein-packed frozen treats.
Running on Ice: Miami takes giant leap in fresh‑food logistics with $141M cold chain Hub
